March 2017 – Caffeine and Chaos

I did my last long run for before the half yesterday, and have to admit I am super thankful for mental strength. Sometimes physically we feel that we can’t do things, but often times it’s really those negative thoughts holding us back. I finally ended up going to the doctor last week for my “head cold” that I’d been fighting for weeks. Turns out it had become bronchitis. I left the doctor wanting to cry. Not only did I want to cry because I felt horrible, but because I don’t have time to be sick. I did listen for like two days and took it easy. My google history consisted of searches like “how long should you wait to run with bronchitis”, “will lifting weights make it worse”, “is it very contagious”, “does being out in the cold make it worse”. Truth. On top of that, Brody had an ear infection (like the 193,384 one) and had an allergic reaction to his meds (again). All.in.the.same.day. I seriously just wanted to throw in the towel and lay in bed forever…well for a minute at least. Luckily, within two days I was actually feeling SO MUCH BETTER and Brody was better the next day. #caffeineandchaos

I’ve worked really hard to get ready for this half marathon and I don’t want to quit now. I’m not saying don’t listen to your body, but a lot of times our challenges are mental. We are capable of so much more than we think if we just think we can and not that we can’t. So yesterday, with a super sore body and lungs that aren’t at full capacity, I ran 10 miles and feel 100% ready for the half. Mind over matter. If you keep pushing for your goals, you have a much better chance of reaching them than if you quit. 😁

Here’s another new receipe. I shared the super easy go to eggs I make for breakfast a while back. Well, here’s a little twist to those. Ahhhhmazing!

In a skillet sautée half a cup of red pepper and half a cup of onion.

Stir in 9 eggs in a large mixing bowl

Line the muffin pan with turkey bacon

Pour egg mixture into muffin pan and bake on 375 for 15ish minutes.

Enjoy! Seriously, these are so so good and also very easy!

Cheers!

I’ve totally not kept up with this blog like I intended the past several weeks. Life’s been crazy. I was thinking about it on my long run today, and the best description I could come up with is, I’ve felt like I’ve been wearing floaties, dog paddling, and just barely staying above water. Hopefully, I’ve done a good job of hiding this because that’s what I try and do. The truth is though that as much I want to portray all is perfect, and I’ve got it all together every. single. day. I don’t! I know I’m not alone here. Life’s hard and it’s crazy, and we all put so much pressure on ourself, along with society that sometimes it truly is like dog paddling just to stay afloat! I made myself go run today because I haven’t done a long run in three weeks and I’m training for a half. I’m not a quitter, so I refuse to not do it. Even though it was cold and snowing, I’m so glad I made myself go. Along with the craziness the past several weeks, I’ve not been consistent in my workouts, and I’ve stress eaten (because chocolate and Starbucks solves everything, right?!). And it shows. Mostly in my attitude. The long, cold, 8 mile run today completely rejuvenated me. I feel the best I’ve felt in a few weeks (despite my legs being shot, and this horrible cold I’ve been fighting). I’m sharing all of this because I don’t always have it all together and that’s okay. I know I’m not alone. I started this blog to just give advice on things that have worked for me the past year as I’ve gotten my pre-baby self back. I’m still learning and still have a long way to go, but if I can motivate or help anyone else then that’s what I want to do. So here’s to hitting reset. A normal girl, with little time, getting back on track, and being more consistent to hold myself accountable. #caffeineandchaos
Here’s a new recipe bc it’s been a while.
Almond crusted chicken.

1lb chicken tenders

1 cup unsalted almonds

Olive oil